67 Butternut Build

[sjaroslo]

Finally got all of the missing parts and pieces assembled to work on the rear brakes this weekend. After struggling for a while, and then taking measurements and comparing part numbers, etc., finally came to the realization that Prodigy shipped me FRONT rotors (1.25" thick) on the back of the car rather than REAR ROTORS (1.10" thick)! That .15" makes a difference when you're trying to slide brake pads in, let me tell you. So, finally being fed up with the lack of attention to detail and the generally shoddy assembly work that they did, on top of the dinged-up parts, surface rust and mish-mash of hardware, spacers, washers, etc., I boxed up the new calipers and pads that I had purchased from Summit and sent them back and just ordered the complete damned kit. I think that they did the assembly of the backing plate/parking brake correctly, although guaranteed they did not Red Loctite the nuts as per the directions, so I don't think that I have to disassemble any of that aspect of it (which is good because I really don't want to learn how to pull axles), but at least now I'll get to start over with new stuff that looks like it is new.... Can't believe how much experience I'm going to have with safety wire by the time this is all complete. And maybe one of you fine chaps out there might need some of my "never been used even if they sort of look like it" piece parts for a very fair price for your projects....

Should also mention that my brother came down last week to help me install my Rick's Stainless tank, but due to poor preparation on my part, I didn't realize that there is supposed to be a sheet metal screw run trough the "hook" end of the strap (making it in to a positive "loop" rather than an open "hook") and I'm following up to see if Rick's recommend that I use any of the factory-anti-squeak material, as there were no instructions that came with the tank.... So she's got to come back out.



I know the saying is "two steps forward, one step back," but I can't help but feel like "two steps back" all too often. Oh, well, this is the "fun" part, right?